Previously, Coogler shared how he managed to distinguish Namor from Aquaman and one of those things is having to come up with a different name for the Sub-Mariner’s kingdom: Talocan, instead of Atlantis.

Recently speaking with Uproxx, Coogler paints a picture of how Aquaman greatly benefited him in recreating Namor into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read his full quote below:

The director continues to reiterate that it is always better to give something different to the people, ‘that’s also unique’, which always makes it better.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is now in theaters.

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